Material Planning Officer

Client of Rawaj Company for Recruitment; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing industrial engineering company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Material Planning Officer. The role involves overseeing material requirements, ensuring timely delivery, and collaborating with various teams to optimize production efficiency. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in material planning.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience in material planning or inventory management.
• Knowledge of electrical components in manufacturing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee material requirements for production operations.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure smooth material flow.
• Prepare and present material status reports to management.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Odoo

Excel

Job description

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering (Production/Industrial)

Nationality: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

Job Description

We are seeking a passionate, self-driven, and experienced Material Planning Officer to join a rapidly growing industrial engineering company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, specializing in metal and industrial processes.

The Material Planning Officer will oversee material requirements for production operations, ensuring the availability of necessary components and raw materials in the right quantities and at the right time to support efficient production and timely delivery.

Key Accountabilities

1. Collaborate with production, procurement, engineering, and logistics teams to ensure smooth material flow.
2. Monitor supplier delivery schedules and escalate delays or discrepancies.
3. Update and maintain planning data in ERP/MRP systems.
4. Support cost-saving initiatives through efficient material usage and waste reduction.
5. Prepare and present material status reports to management regularly.
6. Forecast material requirements based on production schedules and customer demand.
7. Generate purchase requisitions and coordinate with procurement to ensure timely availability of materials.
8. Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with warehouse teams to prevent stockouts or overstocking.
9. Maintain accuracy of Bill of Materials (BOM) and update material master data as needed.
10. Analyze usage trends to optimize safety stock and reorder levels.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

1. Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
2. 2 to 5 years of experience in material planning or inventory management within a manufacturing environment.
3. Knowledge of electrical components used in switchgear or control panel manufacturing is highly desirable.
4. Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Odoo.
5. Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
6. Solid understanding of inventory control principles and material flow.
7. Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
8. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

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